The 5-month-old baby
The fifth month represents a transitional period for the child. By the end of this period the 5-month-old baby will most likely be able to sit with some support and pass the toys from one hand to the other.
Distrust of strangers
He may also begin to manifest distrust towards strangers and in some cases feelings of fear towards those with whom they are not familiar.
Most children, in fact, in this period develop awareness and recognition of the important people who gravitate around them.
These fears generally fade with the passage of time and should not be a source of concern, neither for parents nor for people who feel “rejected” by the child (especially if they are family members).
It can help to introduce new people to the child calmly and calmly.
What it can do
Sitting with the help of a support is one of the great achievements of children of this age. One of those pillows you use for breastfeeding can help.
It is probably able to roll from belly down to belly up and vice versa. So be very careful when you put it on the couch or changing table or on any surface from which it may fall. Never leave him alone even for a moment.
You may have noticed that the grip of the baby’s hands is getting stronger. He tries to reach the objects, takes them in his hand, moves them from one hand to the other and holds them strongly. It can hold a bottle or cup on its own.
How much sleep
Most 5-month-old babies are able to sleep several hours straight at night.
However, not everyone manages to indulge in long sleeps. To help your baby relax and fall asleep, establish a routine with him tags. Start with a hot bath, followed by a few minutes of sweet songs or reading a story and slowly you will help him fall asleep in complete tranquility.
If you put him to sleep in your arms try to put him in the cot or cradle when he is not completely in the world of dreams so that he is aware that you are putting him to bed.
During the day the child needs to sleep, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Try to ensure that he doesn’t come to nap time too tired and irritated, but put him to sleep at the first signs of drowsiness.
I feel
His vision continues to improve. They don’t have perfect vision yet but they can see well at good distances and can distinguish between two shades of the same color. They are still attracted to primary colors like red, blue and yellow.
How it communicates
In this period the child begins to pronounce sounds such as ba-ba, ma-ma, da-da (lallation). Children at this age have not yet assigned a meaning to the words they pronounce but in a couple of months you will see that they will associate the ma-ma to mom and the pa-pa to dad.
They are starting to make sense of the sounds they hear, for example, the barking of dog 0 to the sound of starting a car engine.
Feeding
The advice we gave in the previous month is fine.
Teething
If the first tooth has not already appeared, the first one could peep out in these weeks.
The signs are typical: drooling and irritability. You may find relief by massaging your gums with some special toys.
Some tips to put into practice
Children love music. Play them all kinds of songs, from classical to jazz and pop. You will see him clap his hands , smile and try to sing his way.
Give the children simple and colorful games, such as a rattle or a soft puppet. Every time you hand something to your child, say the name of the toy or object so that the child understands new words.
If you haven’t already done so, Secure The House by moving medicines and detergents to places that the child cannot reach. Keep cabinets with dangerous contents locked and eliminate all choking hazards.
Kathryn Barlow is an OB/GYN doctor, which is the medical specialty that deals with the care of women's reproductive health, including pregnancy and childbirth.
Obstetricians provide care to women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, while gynecologists focus on the health of the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, vagina, and breasts. OB/GYN doctors are trained to provide medical and surgical care for a wide range of conditions related to women's reproductive health.